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Episode 807 October 29, 2025 We’re in the Big Apple.
Special thanks to Furnished Quarters, a global company focused on corporate long-term stays in Chicago, New York and Boston, as well as throughout Europe. Learn more here www.furnishedquarters.com ! #staydifferent
About the featured photo.
The history of the presented photo. Bill Rogers won the New York City Marathon in 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1979. In 1976, Bill Rogers told me this story on a Thursday night. Bill was smiling as his car was pulled as he won the New York City Marathon in 1976. Race director Fred LeBow had to use his Romanian charm to free the car and then pay Bill Rogers’ bill. Ah, good memories. “Fred Lebow was a good guy, he did a lot for the sport.”
Our topics:
1. Got up at 3:30, took the LYFT to Madison, then direct, Madison to Newark.
2. A nice Lyft ride with my new friend Mamundo from Ghana.
3. Found the #FurnishedQuarters apartment pretty easily and love it. Centrally located, just 2 miles from Tavern Green and the NYRR Media Pavilion for the 2025 New York City Marathon. Learn more here www.furnishedquarters.com
4. Enjoyed the #legendsandyouthGala hosted by Jeff Benjamin and the Staten Island Running Association.
5. Thanks to #VerilyStoryworks who are planning a 3 season approach to telling #jimthorpe’s story. became the capital’s ambassador www.verilystoryworks.com
6. I’ll be in the #NYRR press room on Friday, October 31st. Four American debuts for our friends at FloTrack, one by Joe Klecker.
Eugene, Oregon, USA
athlete’s pre-match workout, photo by Kevin Morris
7. Looking forward to spending some time with my media friends this weekend.
8. I’ll be doing an elite recap of the #nycmarathon on #BBCworldservice on Sunday.
See you in New York.
